St. Vincent & Grenadines

42 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

42

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

5

Highest risk

Endangered

13

Very high risk

Vulnerable

24

High risk

Declining

45%

19 species

Category Breakdown
CR 5
EN 13
VU 24
CR: 5
EN: 13
VU: 24

Critically Endangered

512%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1331%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2457%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 42 species

Species by Group
🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#218

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting11 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources11 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops10 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration8 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)4 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases4 species
8.Housing & urban areas4 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). St. Vincent & Grenadines: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VC

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
St. Vincent & Grenadines has 42 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 5 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
Among the 5 Critically Endangered species in St. Vincent & Grenadines, Epinephelus striatus is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
Protected area coverage for St. Vincent & Grenadines is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.